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HOW TO JOIN ABE / REGISTRATION

How do I study for the ABE qualifications?

ABE has over 500 accredited colleges worldwide. A list is available on this website. You can either register through one of these colleges or apply direct to the ABE office.

How do I register?

If you are a first-time applicant then you can register online by clicking here. Alternatively you can register by downloading the Student Membership Registration Form, completing it and posting it to us at The Association of Business Executives, 5th Floor, CI Tower, High Street, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4TE, UK

What qualifications do I need to join ABE, and how do I find out which level to register?

Certificate Level

No formal entry qualifications are required but proof of competence in the English language is a requirement.

Diploma Level

The ABE Certificate or two "A" Levels or equivalent qualification or two years' relevant work experience supported by an employer's reference.

Advanced Diploma

The ABE Diploma, recognised honours degree or equivalent qualification.

Am I eligible for any Exemptions from the ABE Examinations?

If you hold a qualification from either another professional body or University which is very similar in content and level to the ABE qualification you could qualify for an exemption from some of the ABE Diploma examination. (There are no exemptions from the Certificate or Advanced Diploma levels.) Please forward a copy of your qualification to the Registrar who will be able to advise you further.

If you are granted an exemption, you will be asked to pay an exemption fee of £25 (25 UKP) for each subject.

Does ABE offer Distance Learning?

No, not at the present time. Students can follow a self-study route using the ABE syllabus, study manuals, recommended textbooks and questions and answers, which are available from the ABE website.

How do I find an ABE accredited college in my country?

Click here to find the ABE accredited college in your country.

I have submitted my registration form but why have I not received anything from you?

Please email here with your full name, your mailing address, and date of birth. We will reply to you as soon as possible to let you know the progress of your application.

If I want to study in the UK do I need to obtain a visa?

If you are from a non-EEA country the answer to this question is yes. You MUST apply for entry clearance to be allowed to enter the UK as a student. For more information on this please refer to our Ambler Collins Guide

MEMBERSHIP

How do I become an Associate/Member/Fellow of ABE?

Associate Member (AMABE)

If you complete your ABE Diploma as a result of the November 2002 or subsequent examinations you will automatically be upgraded to Associate Membership and will be entitled to use the letters AMABE after your name, providing your annual membership subscription is up to date. Associates will receive the ABE journal Business Executive four times a year. Click here for application form

An Associate Membership certificate will be sent with your Diploma and your next annual subscription will be payable at the Associate rate (£30 (30 UKP)). Diploma holders who completed their examinations prior to November 2002 and are not already Associates may apply to be upgraded to Associate Member, by completing the application form available by clicking here. No upgrading fee is payable but arrears in student membership subscription must be settled.

Extended membership - Council has approved the offer of five-year extended membership to both new and old Associate Members on payment of a one-off fee of £100 (100 UKP), (plus any arrears in subscription) thus achieving a saving of £50 (50 UKP). If you wish to take advantage of this offer please print and complete the application form available by clicking here and send the form and your payment of £100 (100 UKP) to the Finance Department.

Member (MABE)

Membership is offered to holders of the Diploma and Advanced Diploma. Holders of the Diploma must have four years' working experience at managerial level and holders of the Advanced Diploma must have two years' working experience at managerial level. Members are entitled to use the letters MABE after their name and will receive ABE's journal Business Executive twice a year. Please apply direct to the Registrar for an application form. Click here for application form

Extended membership - Council has approved the offer of five-year extended membership to both new and old Members on payment of a one-off fee of £120 (120 UKP), (plus any arrears in subscription) thus achieving a saving of £80 (80 UKP). If you wish to take advantage of this offer please print and complete the application form available by clicking here and send the form and your payment of £120 (120 UKP) to the Finance Department.

Fellow (FABE)

All applications for Fellowship are considered by Council. Applicants must be 30 years of age or over and meet the academic and industrial/professional criteria required by Council. They should also have actively contributed to the progress of the Association. ABE Members may apply for Fellowship after a further four years' experience of executive/managerial responsibility, which must have been at senior level. Applications will also be considered from non-ABE members who have attained a position of senior responsibility in industry, commerce or the professions. Please apply direct to the Registrar in writing.

EXAMS

How often are ABE examinations held?

Examinations are held worldwide twice a year in June and December.

How do I register and where do I sit my Examinations?

The examinations are held in countries worldwide through Ministries of Education or the British Council.

You must already be a registered student member of ABE before you can register for our exams. To register for the ABE examinations complete and return your examination entry form and fees either to your college or direct to the ABE Office in London. Please ensure that your annual subscription is up to date when you enter for the examinations.

I have not received my membership number and the exam closing date is drawing near. What should I do?

If you had already submitted your student registration form, please do not wait for your membership number before you send us your Exam entry form - we will insert your membership number on your Exam form for you when we receive it.

If you would like to find out if you have been registered with us, please contact us with your full name, your mailing address, and date of birth. We will reply to you as soon as possible to inform you on the progress of your application.

What if there are no colleges teaching the ABE programmes in my country and I am following a self-study route? Where can I sit for my examinations?

You should notify the Examinations Manager in London confirming where you should like to sit your examination and we will endeavour to make arrangements for you. If this is not a regular ABE centre you may be required to pay the centre's administration charges.

How many subjects can I sit at one examination session?

It is recommended that you enter no more than five subjects at any one-examination session. Subjects within each qualification can be taken in any order.

I have not completed the level for which I was registered - can I sit for exams in the next level?

Certificate Level:

If you have passed three out of the four subjects, you can proceed to the Diploma examinations.

However, you must pass the outstanding subject as soon as possible and will not be awarded the Diploma until you have completed the ABE Certificate.

Diploma Level:

If you have passed seven subjects out of the nine subjects (from both Part 1 and 2), you can proceed to the Advanced Diploma examinations.

However, you must pass the outstanding subjects as soon as possible and will not be awarded the Advanced Diploma until you have completed the ABE Diploma Part 1 and 2.

Is there a time limit for sitting ABE Examinations?

There is no time limit for the ABE qualifications - the only requirement is that membership of the Association must be kept in force by payment of the annual subscription.

When will I get my exam results?

Results are normally sent out approximately ten weeks after the examinations are held. We will also publish your results in the student area of this website as soon as they are available.

My friends have received their Examination Results/Awards. Why have I not received mine?

Have you changed your address and not advised ABE? Is your membership still in force by payment of the annual subscription? If your membership has lapsed, you will not receive your examination results or awards until the arrears have been paid. A reminder letter will be sent to you.

MAKING PAYMENTS

What is the Annual Subscription?

To sit for the examinations of the Association you are required to be a student member and your membership must be kept in force all the time you are writing examinations. The initial registration fee you pay to the Association includes the first year's annual subscription. At the end of the first year a renewal notice will be sent to you to renew your membership of the Association by payment of the annual subscription, which becomes due on the anniversary of your initial registration.

click here to download the Annual Subscription form.

To whom should cheques, drafts and Postal Orders be made payable to?

Cheques, bank drafts and Postal Orders should be made payable to Association of Business Executives.

Is there a refund policy?

ABE operates a refund policy for Registration Fees only. We do not refund purchases related to Study materials, Examinations fees or any other ABE product or service. Registration Fees will not be refunded after three months from date of registration. Please click here to view ABE full refund policy.

PUBLICATIONS

What publications do ABE offer?

ABE has two different publications: Student Focus and Business Executive.

Student Focus is published four times a year and it is sent to all current Students, Associates, Members and Fellows

Business Executive is published four times a year and is sent to all current Associates, Members and Fellows.

Why am I not receiving my journal Business Executive/Student Focus?

You will not receive ABE publications if:

You changed your address and did not advise ABE
You did not pay your annual subscription and your membership has lapsed.

COMPLAINTS / FEEDBACK

What do I do if I have a complaint?

If you have a complaint or would like to send your feedback about any service provided by ABE, please email us at complaints@abeuk.com

NB: We aim to resolve complaints and queries within 2 - 10 days of the date of receipt, though reserve the right to take longer if complexities arise.

You have entered your membership number and/or password incorrectly. Your password is your date of birth, and should be entered in the following format dd/mm/yyyy - the slashes must be included.
Your membership has been lapsed due to non-payment of annual subscriptions.

How can I order study materials?

A Study Material Order Form is available from the ABE website or from the ABE office.

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